Composers throughout history have put pen to page to create new works inspired by their predecessors, and this weekend’s appearance by Russian-born composer-pianist Lera Auerbach offers an intriguing example of admiration leading to musical tribute.

Presented by San Francisco Performances, Auerbach will perform Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” for solo piano and give the world premiere of her “21st Century Pictures,” which she composed in response to Mussorgsky’s masterpiece.

Auerbach, who has composed more than 100 works for orchestra, opera, ballet, choral and chamber music, is always a riveting performer, and this outing should put both sides of her artistry on thrilling display.